SODIUM BICARBONATE

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What is the most significant information I must know about sodium bicarbonate?

• Do not take sodium bicarbonate or any antacids without first talking to your doctor if you take any another medications.

• Sodium bicarbonate contains a big amount of sodium. If you are on a sodium restricted diet or have tall blood pressure conversation to your health care professional till taking sodium bicarbonate.

What is sodium bicarbonate?

• Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that neutralizes stomach acid.

• Sodium bicarbonate is used to relieve heartburn and indigestion. Sodium bicarbonate is also used to create the blood and urine smaller acidic in determined conditions

• Sodium bicarbonate may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking sodium bicarbonate?

• Do not take sodium bicarbonate or any antacids without first talking to your doctor if you have:

· an intestinal problem or appendicitis;

· heart problems;

· tall blood pressure;

· swelling of the arms or legs;

· kidney disease;

· liver malady; or

· problems urinating;

• Conversation to your doctor till taking sodium bicarbonate if you are pregnant.

• Conversation to your doctor till taking sodium bicarbonate if you are breast-feeding.

How must I take sodium bicarbonate?

• Take sodium bicarbonate exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the directions on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take the sodium bicarbonate tablets with a full glass of water.

• Store sodium bicarbonate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following doze, skip the missed doze and take only the following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double doze of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

What must I avoid while taking sodium bicarbonate?

• If you take another medicines, do not take sodium bicarbonate without first talking to your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of sodium bicarbonate?

• Stop taking sodium bicarbonate and search abnormal medical attention if you experience a rare allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives).

• Stop taking sodium bicarbonate and notify your doctor if you experience

· nausea or vomiting;

· headache;

· sever mood changes;

· muscle pain;

· swelling of foots, ankles or legs

· decreased appetite;

· unusual tiredness;

· constipation;

· dry mouth or heighten thirst; or

· heighten urination.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect sodium bicarbonate?

• Till taking sodium bicarbonate, speak your doctor if you are taking

· mecamylamine (Inversine);

· methenamine (Mandelamine);

· ketoconazole (Nizoral);

· antacids;

· a tetracycline antibiotic such as tetracycline (Sumycin, Achromycin V, and others), demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Vibramycin, Monodox, Doxy, and others), minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin, and others), or oxytetracycline (Terramycin, and others).

• You may not be able to take sodium bicarbonate, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with sodium bicarbonate. Conversation to your doctor or pharmacist till taking any another prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about sodium bicarbonate.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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